Publications Practices

The abbreviations used in the references for titles of journals and periodicals are those used in BP publications practice and conform closely to the recommendations of the Chemical Abstracts system. Abbreviations which have been used to indicate textbook and reference book sources of information are set out below with the full titles and publication details. 

The experiences of German physicians during WWII were no different.101 102 The topic of epidemics can be found in countless publications. Practical experiments were also conducted which increased the knowledge about fighting the causes of this disease. 

Publication practices vary with regard to the use of capital or lower case letters for many abbreviations. An effort has been made to follow the most common practices in this table, but much variation is found in the literature. Likewise, policies on the use of periods in an abbreviation vary considerably. Periods are generally omitted in this table unless they are necessary for clarity. Periods should never appear in SI units. The SI prefixes (m, k, M, etc.) are included here, but they should never be used alone. Selected combinations of these prefixes with SI units (e.g., mg, kV, MW) are also included. 

The quality of the papers in this publication reflects not only the obvious efforts of the authors and the technical editor(s), but also the work of the peer reviewers. In keeping with long-standing publication practices, ASTM International maintains the anonymity of the peer reviewers. The ASTM International Committee on Publications acknowledges with appreciation their dedication and contribution of time and effort on behalf of ASTM International. 

Publication practices vary with regard to the use of capital or lower case letters for many abbreviations. An effort has been... 

Pergamon Press has provided professional support in publishing they have always respected the value of academic peer review and publications practices. Indeed I consider that the Journal has been very much less subject to pressure than many associated with professional engineering societies. The balance between support and interference can be a fine one it is one the Press seems to grasp properly. 

Stewart, W., Feder, N. (1986). Professional practices among biomedical scientists A study of a sample generated by an unusual event. In U.S. Hou.se of Representatives. Committee on Science and Technology, Task Force on Science Policy, Science policy study (Vol. 22 Research and Publication Practices Second Session). Washington, DC U.S. Government Printing Office. 

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